UPDATE ON THE POINT CASINO & HOTEL RE-OPENING
June 14, 2020
The Point Casino and Hotel opened to limited business operations on June 1st. Below is an update on our services and hours.
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All the Point’s team members are being tested for COVID-19 bi-weekly;
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The Casino is open 8AM – 2AM Sunday – Thursday and 8AM – 4AM Friday and Saturday. The Hotel is open for overnight guests.
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Additional cleaning and sanitation protocols have been implemented in the casino and hotel. We have “Safety Ambassadors” at the main entrance and on the casino floor assisting guests and monitoring protocols with safety as the highest priority;
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Thermal cameras have been installed at all entrances to monitor guests’ temperatures;
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Slot machines on the casino floor have been reduced and spaced accordingly to help maintain social distancing. Some slot machines may not be available in our efforts to adhere to these measures;
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Table games, The Cutter Club cigar room, The Bistro and The Boom Room will remain closed until further notice;
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The Kloomachin Kitchen will offer menu-service Sunday – Thursday (8AM-9PM) and Friday and Saturday (8AM-10PM). The Point Julia Café offers grab-and-go items, sandwiches and salads is open daily (7AM-2AM) and the Pizza Pit Stop will be open daily (10AM-2AM) offering mini-pizzas and whole pies;
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We ask that guests practice social distancing guidelines (with those not in your party) of 6 feet while at The Point. Due to the limited capacity, guests may be required to wait at certain times to enter the casino;
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We require guests to wear a mask while visiting but understand they need to be removed when dining or drinking. Guests can wear their own masks or disposable face masks, gloves and hand sanitizers will be available at the casino front entrance and at the hotel front desk for guests staying at the hotel. Smoking is permitted in the casino;
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Summer Sounds our Weekly music series outdoors on the hotel courtyard is held on Fridays and Saturdays with BBQ and Bar from 5PM – 9PM and live music from 6PM – 9PM;
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The parking area and entrance behind the casino will be closed to guest traffic until further notice.
- During Karaoke Thursdays we will practice social distancing and be sanitizing the mics following each performance. Song requests need to be texted or called in.
The Point Casino & Hotel Reopening June 1
May 19, 2020
Greetings all,
As you have most likely heard, there are many casinos in Washington State currently open or reopening this week. I wanted to give you an update on the reopening of The Point Casino and Hotel.
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, Noo-Kayet Development Corporation and The Point Casino & Hotel leadership remain committed to providing a safe environment. The health and safety of our team members, guests, and the community are our top priorities. With this in mind, The Point Casino and Hotel will plan to reopen for limited business operations on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 10am.
Below is our 11-Point plan on safely reopening on June 1, 2020:
- Our Team-members will be going thru COVID-19 testing prior to our reopening. We plan to continue this testing following our opening;
- The Point will reopen with the hours of 10am to 2am daily. The Hotel will be open at limited occupancy;
- We have Implemented additional cleaning and sanitation protocols in the casino and hotel;
- We will have thermal cameras at entrances to monitor guests’ temperatures;
- Our slot machines will be reduced and spaced accordingly to encourage social distancing. Some slot machines may not be available in our efforts to adhere to these measures;
- Table games, The Cutter Club cigar room, The Bistro and The Boom Room will remain closed until further notice;
- We will have “Safety Ambassadors” at the main entrance and on the casino floor assisting guests and monitoring protocols with safety as the highest priority;
- Our Center Bar will be open and offer Beverage Service. The Market Fresh Restaurant will offer menu-service from 10am to 8pm, Sunday – Thursday and 10am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday. The Point Julia Café will be open from 7am – 12am daily and the Pizza Pit Stop 10am to 2am daily;
- We ask that guests practice social distancing of 6 feet (with those not in your party) while at The Point. Due to the limited capacity, guests may be required to wait at certain times to enter the casino;
- We will require guests to wear a mask while visiting. Guests can wear their own masks or disposable face masks, gloves and hand sanitizers will be available at the casino front entrance and at the Hotel Front Desk for guests staying at the hotel;
- The parking area behind the casino will be closed to guest traffic and casino entry.
We appreciate your support and understanding and look forward to seeing you soon. Stay safe and strong.
Thank you,
Sam J. Cocharo
General Manager
The Point Casino & Hotel
May 5, 2020
Greetings all,
We hope you and your family are safe and healthy. With Governor Inslee’s recent extension of the “Stay Healthy, Stay Home” order thru May 31, 2020, we continue to remain temporarily closed until further notice. We are committed to the health and safety of our team members, guests, and the community.
We will continue to monitor Federal, State and County recommendations and regulations regarding COVID-19.
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and The Point Casino & Hotel leadership want to assure you that we are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone. You can continue to go to thepointcasinoandhotel.com or follow us on Facebook for the latest updates.
We appreciate your support and understanding and look forward to seeing you soon. Stay safe and strong.
Thank you,
Sam J. Cocharo
General Manager
The Point Casino & Hotel
NKDC Announcement
Friday, April 3rd, 2020
To our valued guests,
As members of the North Kitsap community, we take the COVID-19 crisis seriously, and have implemented all the necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of our guests, team members and community.
This included the temporary closure of The Point Casino & Hotel on March 18, 2020. While the casino is not considered an “essential business”, it is a critical revenue source for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, and supports the provision of important services to their tribal community. The tribe is committed to the health and welfare of the local community.
To support Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” extension on April 2 through May 4, 2020, we are extending our temporary closure through the same period and will provide updates regularly.
The impact to all our businesses is significant, but the extended closure applies only to the casino and hotel. The Gliding Eagle Market remains open as an essential tribal service and fuel sales will continue to be available at both stations.
During these challenging times, we are doing our part and look forward to reopening the casino and hotel soon.
For further information and updates, please visit the following links:
https://glidingeaglemarket.com/
Thank you and stay well.
Chris Placentia, CEO
Noo-Kayet Development Corporation
Update: 3/30/2020
Greetings all,
As the nation comes together to slow the spread of COVID-19, The Point Casino & Hotel temporarily closed operations on March 18, 2020 in support of Washington State guidelines to ensure we provide a healthy and safe environment for team members, guests and the community during this crises.
In light of Governor Inslee’s “Stay Healthy and Stay Home” order issued on March 23, 2020, The Point Casino & Hotel has extended its temporary closure into April, until further notice.
With the evolving news, we will continue to monitor Federal, State and County recommendations and regulations regarding COVID-19.
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, Noo-Kayet Development Corporation and The Point Casino & Hotel leadership want to assure you that we are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone. You can continue to go to thepointcasinoandhotel.com or follow us on Facebook for the latest updates.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you soon.
Thank you,
Sam J. Cocharo
General Manager
The Point Casino & Hotel
Update: 3/18/2020
Casino and Hotel will temporarily close tonight Wednesday, March 18 at 2am for 14 days.
Greetings all,
As concerns continue regarding COVID-19, we want to assure you that the safety of our guests and team members is most important to us. Rest assured we are committed to providing a safe environment for all.
We recently took steps to modify our operations in compliance with Washington state guidelines to reduce exposure to COVID-19. In our continued efforts to protect the safety of our guests and team members, The Point Casino and Hotel will temporarily close effective Wednesday, March 18 at 2am for two weeks. During this temporary closure, The Point team members will continue to receive their wages and benefits.
We will continue to monitor Federal, State and County recommendations regarding COVID-19. You can continue to go to thepointcasinoandhotel.com or follow us on social media for the latest updates.
We look forward to opening our doors and seeing you again soon.
Thank you,
Sam J. Cocharo
General Manager
The Point Casino & Hotel
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Update 3/16/2020
Dear Valued Guests –
Please note the following changes to the casino operation effective today.
- New casino Hours open 10am till 2am daily
- To-go food orders thru the Point Julia Cafe or Pizza Pit Stop
- The Bistro and Market Fresh Restaurant are closed.
- Table Games Closed
- The Boom Room Closed
- Center Bar – Closed but take beverage orders only
- Entertainment – shows postponed to June
- Gift Shop Hours: 12pm – 8pm daily
- The Point Hotel is Open (360) 340-9700 or reservations@thepointcasinoandhotel.com
Updated 4/3/2020
Upcoming Promotions
- The Luggage gift days will be continued upon re-opening.
We ask guests to practice social-distancing and are advised to stay home if they’re not feeling well.
Thank you.
The Point Casino & Hotel
(360) 297-0070
For questions or information on cancelled events,
please email info@thepointcasinoandhotel.com
Update: 3/12/2020
To our Valued Guests –
The Point Casino and Hotel management team has been, and will remain in close communication with state and local health officials, and is taking proactive steps to observe the Governors’ most recent preventive measures to protect local communities from the spread of COVID-19.
Common sense, health professionals, and an abundance of caution guide us to observe the following measures:
- Postpone shows or limit attendance for concert events
- Encourage “Social Distancing” (maintaining personal space of about six feet)
- Eliminating buffet service
We are also taking care to make sure that our employees are healthy, and have asked them to respectfully watch for customers who appear to be sick. We ask that you please try not to be offended if you are displaying symptoms and are asked politely to leave. There are signs posted throughout the property that outline these measures.
If we discover that there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 that has had contact here, we have a response plan in place and will implement it in coordination with local public health authorities.
We are doing everything we can to make your experience here enjoyable, and simply ask that you follow current health professional’s advice:
- If you’re sick or not feeling well, please stay home
- Maintain “Social Distancing”
- Wash or sanitize your hands frequently (there are sanitizing stations throughout the property)
- Use coughing and sneezing etiquette by properly covering up
Thank you.
The Point Casino & Hotel
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